Hi I am

Sara Alaska Hamblin

software engineer

🇺🇸 based in SLC, Utah

Sara Alaska Hamblin

about me

I work as a full-stack software engineer and love turning ideas into clean, functional, and genuinely enjoyable products. I build with React, Next.js, TypeScript, and everything in between.

I care about good UX, solid architecture.

When I'm off the clock, I recharge through drawing and design: it keeps my creativity sharp and my brain from turning entirely into JavaScript.

My philosophy? Good code should feel simple, look intentional, and make you think, "Okay… that's nice." Let's build something worth launching.

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education

2018 - 2022

Weber State University

B.S. in Computer Science

GPA: 3.9
2016 - 2018

Salt Lake Community College

A.A.S. in Computer Science

GPA: 4.0

skills

Figma 90%
Figma

Designed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile apps

UI/UX Design 90%
UI/UX Design

Created intuitive user flows, conducted usability testing, and built design systems

TypeScript 95%
TypeScript

Built type-safe applications with strict typing, interfaces, and generics

Next.js 95%
Next.js

Developed production apps with SSR, SSG, API routes, and optimized performance

JavaScript 95%
JavaScript

Built interactive UIs, async operations, DOM manipulation, and ES6+ features

HTML/CSS 95%
HTML/CSS

Created responsive layouts with Flexbox, Grid, animations, and accessibility

React Native 90%
React Native

Built cross-platform iOS apps with native modules and App Store deployment

React 95%
React

Developed SPAs with hooks, context, Redux, and component architecture

Swift 85%
Swift

Built native iOS apps with SwiftUI, UIKit, and Apple HIG compliance

Git 95%
Git

Version control, branching strategies, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions

AI 90%
AI

AI APIs, prompt engineering, agentic flows, and AI-assisted development

Twilio 85%
Twilio

Implemented SMS, voice, and video communication features in applications

Auth0 85%
Auth0

Set up secure authentication, SSO, and role-based access control

AWS 85%
AWS

Deployed apps with S3, Lambda, EC2, and CloudFront for scalable infrastructure

Snowflake/Sigma 85%
Snowflake/Sigma

Built data dashboards, analytics queries, and business intelligence reports


projects

Animal Detective iOS Game

Animal Detective iOS Game

An educational iOS game built with React Native, designed to engage children in learning about animals through interactive detective gameplay. The app features intuitive touch interactions, vibrant visuals, and gamification elements.

  • React Native development
  • iOS Human Interface Guidelines compliance
  • Touch-first interaction design
  • State management with Redux
  • Component architecture and reusable UI components
  • Responsive design for multiple screen sizes
  • Performance optimization
  • App Store deployment and optimization
Metal Torch Labs Website

metaltorchlabs.com

A modern, professional website built with Next.js and TypeScript for Metal Torch Labs. The site showcases their services and portfolio with a focus on performance, SEO, and responsive design across all devices.

  • Next.js and TypeScript development
  • Responsive web design (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • Component-based architecture
  • Server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation
  • Performance optimization and Core Web Vitals
  • SEO optimization and meta tag management
  • Modern UI with clean typography and spacing
  • Git workflow and collaborative development
Mole Saga Website

molesaga.com

A beautiful, engaging website for the Mole Saga children's book series, showcasing the adventures of Young Mole and his friends. Built with modern web technologies to create an immersive experience for readers of all ages, featuring book information, author and illustrator profiles, reader reviews, and interactive elements.

  • Next.js and TypeScript development
  • Responsive web design for all devices
  • SEO optimization for book discovery
  • Interactive FAQ sections with smooth animations
  • Reader review integration and testimonials
  • Amazon integration for book purchases
  • Social media integration
  • Performance optimization and fast loading times
Young Mole Book Cover

Young Mole Book - Illustrator

Illustrated the first book in the Mole Saga children's book series, bringing the adventures of Young Mole and his friends to life through vibrant, engaging illustrations. The book follows Mole's journey as he learns about friendship, courage, and growing up through his underground adventures.

  • Digital illustration and character design
  • Book cover design and layout
  • Creating consistent visual style throughout the book
  • Character development and world-building through art
  • Collaboration with author on visual storytelling
  • Illustration for children's book market (ages 8-18)
  • Print-ready artwork preparation
  • Published on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle formats

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